Security Review

Is command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 54/100

A software download portal offering unauthorized copies of Command & Conquer, flagged by our antivirus network for potential security risks.

command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.itScanned 1h ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Heuristics 75·MT 42
Category tags
software downloads#cracked app85% MT confidence
Technical red flags (1)

These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence
1/92
Engines flagged this URL
Domain Age
Registration date unknown
MT Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence
SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A software download portal offering unauthorized copies of Command & Conquer, flagged by our antivirus network for potential security risks. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust42/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection
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Confidence
The site is a subdomain of a long-running software portal, but it exhibits several red flags common in unauthorized download sites. One engine in our antivirus network, Dr.Web, specifically flags the page as malicious. The page claims the game requires a 'subscription' license, which does not match the official distribution model for this classic title. Our research indicates that while the parent company is a registered business in Slovenia, independent review aggregators warn of potential scams and high-risk content on this network. The primary risk is the 'External Download' link, which often leads to third-party servers hosting files that may contain unwanted software or malware.
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Page Content

The page provides a review and download link for 'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2' and its expansion. It uses a template that includes pros, cons, and technical specifications, but incorrectly labels the game's license as a subscription. This suggests the content is automatically generated or designed to lure users looking for free versions of paid software.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on a well-known CDN and uses a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services. The hosting IP has a clean reputation with no reported abuse. However, the site operates as a deep subdomain, a tactic often used to isolate specific high-risk download pages from the main domain's reputation.

Domain History

The parent domain has been active since 1998 and is owned by a registered entity in Slovenia. While the age usually suggests stability, the business model revolves around software aggregation, which frequently overlaps with 'grey-area' distribution of copyrighted material.

Web Reputation

Independent review aggregators give the site a low trust rating, citing the nature of the downloads provided. There are specific warnings regarding the potential for scammers to use these portals to distribute malware under the guise of free or discounted software. No direct user complaints were found for this specific game page, but the general network has a mixed reputation.
Risk Factors
5
  • Flagged as malicious by Dr.Web antivirus engine.
  • Offers unauthorized downloads of commercial software (Command & Conquer).
  • Independent review aggregators warn of potential scam activity on this domain.
  • Incorrectly lists a 'subscription' license for a game not sold under that model.
  • Uses 'External Download' links which bypass the site's own security controls.
Positive Signals
4
  • Parent domain has been registered for over 25 years.
  • Owned by a verifiable business entity (Innova Media) in Slovenia.
  • Valid SSL certificate with no immediate expiry issues.
  • Hosting IP has no history of reported abuse.
AI Recommendation
Avoid downloading files from this page. If you want to play this game, purchase it through official digital storefronts like Steam or the EA App to ensure the files are safe and legal.
Next-gen fraud intelligence
Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration
Active · Slovenia
Site traces back to an actively registered business.
Clone check
Not a clone
No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.
Typosquat check
No look-alike match
The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.
Web mentions
2 scam reports
Key findings
6 headline facts from open-web research
  • Domain command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it is a subdomain of en.download.it, a 27+ year old software/movies download portal owned by Innova Media in Slovenia.
  • Scamadviser gives en.download.it a trust score of 0 with 'Caution Recommended' due to low Tranco rank, offering software/movies downloads (high risk for illegal content/scams), possible high-risk crypto, and mixed reviews; notes 'might be a
  • The specific page presents Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge (developer: EA Los Angeles) as having 'Program license: Subscription', lists pros/cons, and offers an 'External Download' link; an old game not legitimately sold vi
  • No direct malware, virus, or specific user complaints found for this exact subdomain or game page in searches on Reddit, Trustpilot (no reviews for en.download.it), or elsewhere.
  • download.it family of sites has mixed reputation; Reddit discussions question safety of similar download portals for pirated/old games, with general warnings about bundled malware in cracks.
  • Page content includes review elements, free alternatives list, and copyright © 2026 download.it; appears designed to drive downloads of potentially unauthorized game copies.
Scam reports (2)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • Scamadviseropen

    "In summary, en.download.it might be a scam. We found several indicators for this."

  • Scamadviseropen

    "This website seems to offer a service to download movies. This may be a legit service but we have found several websites in the past which are run by scammers. Scammers seem to offer software at a discount or even for free."

Business registration
Status: active · Slovenia

Innova Media Internetne Storitve d.o.o. (Nicola Baisero), registered 1998, domain renews 2027

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
Our research into en.download.it revealed that independent review aggregators have flagged the site with low trust scores, specifically warning that it might be a scam. These sources note that the site offers software and movie downloads, which are often used by bad actors to distribute malicious files. While the domain is owned by a long-standing Slovenian company, the lack of positive user reviews and the presence of these 'caution' flags suggest a high risk for users.

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live
1 engine flagged this URL

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. Each detection is listed below by engine name — even a single hit is a meaningful signal.

1Malicious0Suspicious59Harmless92Engines
0
of 92
Dr.Web
Malicious· malicious

1 antivirus engine flagged this URL. Even a single detection is a meaningful signal — treat this site with extra caution and avoid entering credentials, payment info, or downloading any files.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check
Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Domain & Encryption

Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1
ExpiresSep 2, 2026 (69d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingCloudflare, Inc.
Server locationUS

Redirect Chain

Hops
1
Cross-domain
No
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1301http://command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it/
  • 2403https://command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file0
ISPCloudflare, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.

  • Treat command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it as unverified

    Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.

  • Verify the business through independent channels

    Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.

  • Never use irreversible payment methods

    Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.

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Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
ListedCheck ↗
AbuseIPDB
Not listedCheck ↗

Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

  • Our automated security review marked command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.
  • command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it currently scores 54/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
  • Yes. command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 69 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • 1 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
  • No. command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
  • This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 25, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·command-and-conquer-red-alert-2-and-yuris-revenge.en.download.it
SUSPICIOUS

This page offers a download for an old commercial game that is not legitimately available for free or via the listed subscription model. While the parent domain is long-established, the practice of distributing unauthorized software carries a high risk of bundled malware.

Avoid downloading files from this page. If you want to play this game, purchase it through official digital storefronts like Steam or the EA App to ensure the files are safe and legal.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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